Pension Plans in Canada

Sponsoring employer of registered pension plan, category

Sponsoring employer refers to employers who are required to contribute to a plan.

Registered pension plans refers to employer-sponsored plans registered with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and most commonly also with one of the pension regulatory authorities. The purpose of such plans is to provide employees with a regular income at retirement.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Number of employers sponsoring a pension plan